CD Projekt Red threw fans a bone late last year when it confirmed that the highly anticipated *The Witcher 4* had entered full production. However, with the next installment still likely years off, reports are emerging that the studio may plan to bridge the long development gap with a surprising release: a brand new expansion for the eight-year-old masterpiece, *The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt*.
This speculation isn’t merely wishful thinking. Both IGN Poland and Eurogamer have separately released articles suggesting that the beloved RPG is due for its first major content drop since the 2016 release of *Blood and Wine*. Eurogamer’s reporting indicates that the potential driver behind rushing this release is tied directly to CDPR’s bottom line.
The company is reportedly behind on financial targets necessary to unlock crucial sales and earnings incentives for its internal staff. This urgency seems validated by previous comments from the developer. In a 2025 investor call, CDPR itself acknowledged the possibility of shipping new, hinted-at content soon, stating it would increase the chances of “achieving the earnings condition for the first stage of the incentive program.” While corporate necessity fuels the fire, for players waiting patiently for *The Witcher 4*, a surprise expansion for *Wild Hunt* would be a welcome way to pass the time.